Lahat ng Kabanata ng Second Chance at Love: From Divorcee to the Billionaire's Bride: Kabanata 551 - Kabanata 560

After I finished speaking, Penelope and I left. She had collected biological samples from both Joey and Jon, and we decided to take them to a different facility for testing.On the way to drop Penelope off at home, she murmured, "Joey has a rare blood type, and her illness is progressing rapidly. The doctors have advised her to get the surgery as soon as possible. If the real Jon were still alive, she wouldn't stay silent about it."I nodded in agreement. "If the real Jon is no longer alive, then why did she bring back someone unrelated by blood?""Loneliness," Penelope said softly. She had been forced to sever ties with her family at a young age and had wandered through unfamiliar cities, trying to make a living. She understood that kind of loneliness all too well. "Being alone for so long can make you seem accustomed to it, but deep down, there's still a yearning for family. Jon's situation is unique; he can't reciprocate Joey's feelings. But just having him around is enough—a r

"Get home early. It's not safe for a young woman to be out late at night.""Got it, Jen. See you later!"Penelope took her equipment out of her bag and quickly set it up. After adjusting the focus, she waved at me and dashed off in the direction Jethro had gone.Once she left, the car felt empty with just me inside.Her words echoed in my mind.When my parents were alive, even if I didn't go home for a while, just knowing they were there made me feel like I always had a place to belong, and I never felt lonely.But now, I knew the taste of loneliness all too well.I shifted slightly, resting my head against the car window, watching the people hurrying along the sidewalk.My phone rang, and when I saw "Mr. Walker" on the screen, all the loneliness melted away. The reflection in the window showed a smile spreading across my face."I've sent you a phone number. You can reach out to him," Luke said."Okay, Mr. Walker.""Just explain the situation to him. If there's any progress,

If I had to live in such an environment for a long time, I'm not sure I could endure it.I listened silently, without commenting."Joey couldn't take it anymore. After her transfer request was denied, she decided to drop out. On her last day, she was drenched from head to toe due to their pranks. High school girls' bodies are developed, and in the middle of summer, her thin, wet clothes turned her into an object of lewd attention for some of the boys. The classroom was filled with whistles and vulgar comments—it was unbearable.""Stephen couldn't stand it. He wrapped his school uniform around her and escorted her out of the school. He intended to take her back to the orphanage by taxi, but halfway there, a group of thugs blocked their path. They called Joey out by name. Some of those thugs were familiar faces, known for their frequent run-ins with the law.""The driver, not wanting trouble, urged them to get out when Stephen called the police. Stephen begged the driver to let them

"We've met even earlier before?" I asked, surprised."Officer Miller is a dedicated veteran cop," Luke said. "Over the years, he and Stephen have formed a strong bond. He's always wanted to help Stephen bring the real perpetrator to justice.""And who is that?""You've heard of her. She's the current matriarch of the Kingston family.""She was a school bully?"The current matriarch of the Kingston family was known for both her looks and her capabilities, a stark contrast to her siblings. She had been instrumental in the growth of the family business, leading the company steadily upwards.She was also recognized for her philanthropic efforts. Whenever there was a disaster, she would donate a large sum of money without seeking any publicity. It was only through netizens digging into donation lists that people discovered her contributions. This earned her widespread praise online, boosting the company's reputation. And whenever her siblings made mistakes, she was the first to step f

"By keeping such a close watch on her, you’ve forced her to become even more cautious. Sometimes, loosening the grip a bit can yield unexpected results."Stephen had maintained constant scrutiny of the situation, burdened by his own guilt and desperation to bring Crystal Kingston to justice. His intense focus only made her more vigilant, leaving no room for mistakes or slip-ups.Stephen seemed to be considering Luke's suggestion."As for Jon, Joey knows more than she's let on. We've already invested so much time in this. I hope we can resolve everything related to her quickly."With that, Luke ended the call. Stephen was smart, he would understand the implication in Luke's words.The car pulled into the residential complex and stopped in front of Luke's house.He showed no signs of getting out, so I reminded him, "Mr. Walker, we're home.""You haven't brought Doggo over recently.""Doggo hasn't been feeling well the past couple of days. I took him to the vet."Ever since that